Ericka Letona
Hayward,CA
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Nurse with a proven track record at County Of San Mateo, excelling in patient care coordination and quality improvement. Skilled in medication administration and fostering team growth, significantly enhanced patient outcomes. Fluent in Spanish, adept at educating staff and patients, embodying ethical practice and clinical judgment. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to reenter the work environment post retirement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
County Of San Mateo
07.1993 - 11.2022
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Utilized technology to improve patient care, integrating electronic health records and telehealth services.
- Implemented Electronic Health Record System after decades of being Paper Driven
- Improved team efficiency by mentoring new nurses, sharing expertise and fostering supportive work environment.
- Managed Vaccine Clinics for Children/Adults in addition to entering and monitoring the California Vaccine Registry
- Administered Vaccines to patients of all ages
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their voices were heard in treatment decisions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Experience working in the field of Nurse Informatics
- Offered Health Care to the Indigent on a Mobile Health Van
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Soledad, CA11.2012
No Degree - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA06.1991
Skills
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy
- Care Coordination
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Improvement
- Resource Utilization
- Clinical judgment
- Intake and discharge
- Ethical Practice
- Pediatric Care
- Team Supervision
- Treatment coordination
- Spanish Fluency
- Staff education and training
- Patient Care
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
County Of San Mateo
07.1993 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
No Degree - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mission College
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